Scientific American: Today in Science

RSV Vaccines Are Finally Here after Decades of False Starts

Decades of failed attempts have given way to several successful vaccines and treatments for the respiratory disease RSV

Why the ‘Sleeping Beauty Problem’ Is Keeping Mathematicians Awake

A thought experiment that’s dividing mathematicians can help illuminate how belief shapes rational decisions

JWST Spots Planetary Building Blocks in a Surprising Galaxy

Planets might be more common throughout the universe than previously thought, results from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest

Population Decline Will Change the World for the Better

A future with fewer people offers increased opportunity and a healthier environment

A New Era in Addiction Medicine: A Trailblazing Doctor’s Legacy and the Ongoing Search for a Cure

Medication treatment for heroin addiction has come a long way since its pioneer died. But what would she think of the field today?

Allergic to Your Pet? This Immunotherapy May Help

Developing an allergy to your dog or cat can be a nightmare, but hyposensitization could offer permanent relief

Strawberries Have 8 Sets of Chromosomes to Thank for Their Survival

Hidden beneath the surface of the treasured strawberry is a unique branch of the evolutionary tree, where eight sets of chromosomes are better than two

Scientific American Volume 328, Issue 5